The Rich Eisen Show
ESPN, Rich Eisen Productions, Rich Eisen
The Rich Eisen Show mixes expert sports analysis with pop culture, humor and insightful interviews. Rich attracts the most recognizable names across sports and entertainment from athletes and coaches like Deion Sanders, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers, to celebrities like Larry David, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Oscar winners Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Regina King, and Morgan Freeman. The Emmy-nominated show originates out of Los Angeles and airs live weekdays Noon-3PM ET/9AM-Noon PT on Disney+, ESPN+ and on ESPN Radio and SiriusXM Channel 80 nationally. In addition, the show is available on-demand with ESPN Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify and other podcast platforms. Eisen said, "After all these years of seeing TV add 10 pounds, I'm hoping phones and tablets will only add 5.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 51min
Oz The Mentalist
Rich and the guys weigh in on the Chiefs’ chances to return to the Super Bowl for a 4th-straight year.
Oz Pearlman joins Rich in-studio where he discusses his upcoming ‘Read Your Mind’ book, and blows Brockman and Del Tufo’s minds with his mentalism skills.
Rich reacts to the latest in RB James Cook’s contract standoff with the Buffalo Bills.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 7, 2025 • 54min
Cam Ward Expectations
Rich weighs in on the rookie year expectations for Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward, and reacts to Rams WR Davante Adams’ comments about Jacksonville Jaguars 2-way phenom Travis Hunter.
FOX Sports/The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the chances Arch Manning bolts Texas for the NFL Draft after just one season as the Longhorns’ starter, top-ranked UT taking on defending national champions Ohio State to kick off the CFB season, how Michigan and Penn State will fare in the Big Ten, what Colorado looks like in the post-Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter era, and which players top his 2025 College Football Freaks list.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 7, 2025 • 54min
Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel
Rich previews the first week of NFL preseason games.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and Rich discuss the value of pre-season NFL games, the rebuilding bond between Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill, Tua’s mental toughness and competitive mindset, the progress of rookie DT Kenneth Grant, the health of Miami’s pash rush, the return of Minkah Fitzpatrick, and more.
Rich weighs in on Archie Manning saying his grandson, Arch, won’t be leaving Texas for the NFL draft following the upcoming college football season.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 6, 2025 • 51min
The Cleveland Browns Quarterback Situation
Rich weighs in the Browns announcing Shedeur Sanders will be the starter in Cleveland’s first preseason game.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Mary Kay Cabot and Rich break down the Browns’ QB competition that will see rookie Shedeur Sanders start for the team in their first pre-season game this week.
The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain and Rich discuss Caleb Williams’ growing pains learning the Bears’ new offense, the pressure on new Chicago head coach Ben Johnson to get Williams coached up and turn around the team’s fortunes, and more.
Rich and the guys reveal their level of concern that Caleb Williams and Ben Jonson can lead the Bears to the NFL promised land.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 6, 2025 • 54min
Rich's A Bit Too Early NFL Power Rankings
Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock tells Rich why he’s irritated by Micah Parson’s contract standoff with the Dallas Cowboys, discusses Terry McLaurin’s contract situation with the Commanders, why the Ravens and Eagles could meet in the Super Bowl this season, dives into his NFL QB rankings tiers, and weighs in on the unretirement of former Raiders & Giants TE Darren Waller who signed with the Miami Dolphins.
Rich unveils his ‘A Bit Too Early NFL Power Rankings’ after one week of training camps.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 6, 2025 • 54min
Thursday Night Football Analyst Andrew Whitworth
Rich weighs in on the latest developments (lack thereof) between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys in their contract impasse.
‘Thursday Night Football’ analyst Andrew Whitworth and Rich discuss the back injury that has sidelined Rams QB Matthew Stafford, Micah Parsons’ growing frustration with his stalled contract talks with the Dallas Cowboys, and if he would come out of retirement to join an also unretired Aaron Donald if Parsons somehow ends up getting traded to Los Angeles.
Rich reacts to the official announcement of ESPN acquiring NFL Network and other assets in exchange for a 10% stake in the company.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 5, 2025 • 45min
ESPN’s Louis Riddick
Rich laments the sorry state of his New York Yankees, and breaks down the Philadelphia Eagles’ chances to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
ESPN’s Louis Riddick and Rich discuss the biggest NFL training camp stories including the contract squabbles of Cowboys LB Micah Parsons, Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson, and Commanders WR Terry McLaurin. Riddick also breaks down Caleb Williams’ reported struggles during Chicago Bears camp, and says why Texas Longhorns fans might not want to get too attached to QB Arch Manning.
Rich and the guys preview the upcoming college football season that kicks off with Texas vs Ohio State on Labor Day Weekend.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 5, 2025 • 45min
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer joins Rich in-studio where they discuss how concerned the Rams should be about Matthew Stafford’s back injury, how Kyren Williams’ new deal with L.A. impacts disgruntled Bills RB James Cook, Micah Parsons’ contract drama with Jerry Jones and the Cowboys, what’s holding up a new deal for Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin, how the Cleveland Browns’ QB competition could play out, why the Denver Broncos could reach the Super Bowl under 2nd-year QB Bo Nix, the season outlooks for the Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders, JJ McCarthy’s readiness to be the Vikings’ QB1, and the chances Arch Manning enters the 2026 NFL Draft after just one year as the Texas Longhorns’ starting QB.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 5, 2025 • 45min
Brockman's Top 5 Teams That Cannot Win The Super Bowl This NFL Season
Rich and the guys debate if New York Giants QB Russell Wilson would be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame if he retired today.
Rich weighs in on the Raiders’ chances to contend for AFC West bragging rights under new head coach Pete Carroll and new QB Geno Smith.
Brockman lists his ‘Top 5 Teams That Absolutely Cannot Win the Super Bowl This Season.’
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 34min
No-Contest Wrestling: WWE SummerSlam Recap
WWE’s SummerSlam PLE went down this weekend and the 2 nights were filled with drama, surprise returns, and multiple viral moments. O’Shea and T.J. recap the event and react to Seth Rollins cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to become World Heavyweight Champion.
Also, Cody Rhodes defeatedJohn Cena to regain the WWE Undisputed Championship, but it was overshadowed by the return of Brock Lesnar! What will this mean for John Cena and the entire WWE landscape? N.C.W. also decides which wrestling faction is the greatest ever! But do you agree?
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
